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FV54 TFZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,637 mi
Last recorded135,637 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 TFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,637 miles

Offside Front Inner sill panel coroded

Offside Front Inner sill panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake servo has suface rust

Fail 23 Aug 2023 135,637 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill panel coroded

Offside Front Inner sill panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake servo has suface rust

Fail 30 Mar 2023 135,611 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats and belts missing at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2022 134,673 miles

Body heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belts removed as no seats are fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2022 134,673 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Body heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,249 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 121,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

offside rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 107,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s outer sill holed not within 30cm of seat belt mount

Pass 7 May 2014 107,559 miles

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s outer sill holed not within 30cm of seat belt mount

Pass 7 May 2013 98,213 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 98,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 93,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 83,429 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,448 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 74,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,317 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FV54 TFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV54 TFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV54 TFZ registered?

FV54 TFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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